ripe
Pronunciation
Adjective
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
Fully grown and ready to eat, used to describe fruit or vegetables.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
unripe
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The bananas were finally _____ enough to eat."
Answer: ripe
In your own words, what does "ripe" mean?
Fully grown and ready to eat, used to describe fruit or vegetables.
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